It sounds strange, but feral pigs (wild boars/razorbacks/wild hogs--whatever you call them) seem to have made a home in New York State. Normally we hear about these animals in states further south, but somehow this summer they had made their presence known locally! These … [Read more...] about Feral Pigs in Champlain Valley
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Are Lampreys an Invasive Species?
There is some debate about the origins of the sea lamprey in Lake Champlain. Some call them invasive species, but recently there have been discoveries that may point to this disliked species being more local than previously thought. Invasive species are plants or animals that … [Read more...] about Are Lampreys an Invasive Species?
Lake Champlain Lamprey Problem
The sea lamprey (Petromyzon marinus) is one of four lamprey species found in the Lake Champlain Basin out of 31 species found world-wide. According to some, the sea lamprey species is proving to be a problematic presence in Lake Champlain. What is a Lamprey? Lampreys are … [Read more...] about Lake Champlain Lamprey Problem
Leek Moth Invasion
Shortly after adding two flats of baby leeks to our vegetable garden, the phone rang and my mother burst my vichyssoise bubble. "Did you read about the leek moths?" my mother asked dramatically. "The what?" "Leek moths," she repeated as if I should know what she was … [Read more...] about Leek Moth Invasion